Rituals

A Special Day for Children, too

In numerous blog postings, I have commented on the ever-changing nature of American families and the weddings they choose to create. The new American family

Variety is the Spice of Life

The gift of a Celebrant-led wedding is a personalized ceremony that reflects the uniqueness of the couple. I may be biased, but I think there

The Comfort of Tradition

In 2000, Harvard Professor Robert Putnam wrote the landmark book Bowling Alone. A rare piece of academic work, Bowling Alone actually seeped into popular culture

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